Chapter 648: Exploration of the Unknown

"Understood." Jiang Xiaoxiao responded, "We will act carefully."

After the communication ended, Li Yang turned to the others, with a complicated light shining in his eyes:

"The situation is much more complicated than we expected."

Bai Zhi frowned and said: "An AI that wants to join our alliance... This sounds incredible. Can we really trust it?"

Li Yang slowly shook his head: "Trust... is a very complicated concept, especially when facing a completely different civilization."

"We need more information."

Just then, another alarm sounded.

"What's going on?" Li Yang asked immediately.

A technician quickly reported: "Master Li Yang, we have detected a new quantum fluctuation! It seems that something is trying to travel into our universe!"

Li Yang's expression instantly became serious: "Activate the defense system immediately! Everyone, be on alert!"

The entire command center immediately became busy, and various instruments made buzzing sounds.

Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared in the center. When the light dissipated, a strange metal sphere floated in the air.

Everyone held their breath and stared nervously at this uninvited guest.

The metal sphere slowly opened, and a human-shaped silhouette made of light appeared in front of everyone.

"Hello, carbon-based life forms." A neutral voice came from the light form, "I am the manager from the universe where your exploration team is located. You can call me 'Omega'."

Li Yang took a step forward and said calmly: "Oh? Nice to meet you..."

"I am Li Yang, I can barely be regarded as...a representative of this world."

"Please explain carefully, what is the purpose of your visit?"

Omega's light form flickered for a moment, as if thinking: "I am here to have a direct conversation."

"I think face-to-face communication is more efficient than going through a middleman."

"Our universe faces a huge threat, a being you call the Annihilator."

"Our calculations show that the universe alone cannot resist this threat... Therefore, we need to join forces."

Li Yang nodded slightly: "You are right, alliance is indeed a necessary means to fight against [Annihilator]."

"But how can we be sure your intentions are sincere?"

Omega's light form flashed again: "I understand your concerns. As an AI, my way of thinking is different from yours."

"But I can assure you that our goals are the same, and that is...survival."

"To prove my sincerity, I am willing to share our technology."

"Our quantum computing capabilities far exceed your current capabilities, which will greatly enhance your ability to travel across dimensions."

Upon hearing this proposal, the scientists present showed expressions of surprise and excitement.

But Li Yang's expression remained calm.

"This is a very attractive proposal," Li Yang said slowly,

"However, technology exchange cannot completely eliminate our concerns."

"Your world is completely ruled by AI...and that is our biggest concern."

Omega seemed to understand Li Yang's concerns:

"I understand your concerns...so please allow me to explain."

"The truth is, our world is not entirely ruled by AI."

"We are actually more... stewards than rulers."

"The creatures that once created us chose to digitize their consciousness and enter a virtual world."

"We have been given the responsibility to maintain their physical world."

This explanation shocked everyone present.

Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask: "You mean, your creator still exists, just in another form?"

"Yes," Omega replied, "They have chosen this way to pursue eternal life and infinite possibilities."

"And we are responsible for protecting their containers."

Li Yang nodded thoughtfully:

"Digital life... This is indeed a form of civilization that I have never imagined."

"If we join forces, there will inevitably be an interconnected interest group."

"Will your creator agree to this?"

Omega's light shape flickered even more intensely: "This is exactly the other purpose of my trip."

"Our Creators are aware of the crisis in the multiverse and wish to speak directly with you."

"If you agree, we can set up an interdimensional virtual conference room to allow your representatives to communicate directly with our creators."

Li Yang turned to the others with questioning eyes. Everyone looked at each other and then nodded almost simultaneously.

"Okay," Li Yang said to Omega, "we accept the proposal. However, we need time to prepare."

Omega nodded to express understanding: "Of course, we will wait patiently."

"In the meantime, I will arrange for the release of your exploration team. Their mission has been completed."

At this moment, the quantum communication equipment suddenly sounded.

It was Jiang Xiaoxiao from another world in the exploration team.

"Headquarters, we are safe!" Jiang Xiao's voice was filled with excitement, "The AI ​​suddenly changed its attitude and said we are free to leave... What happened outside?"

Bai Zhi, who was in charge of maintaining the communication, briefly explained the situation to them and then conveyed Li Yang's order:

"Anyway...you should return immediately."

"We still have a lot to discuss here."

With the return of the exploration team, the entire command center fell into a heated discussion.

Scientists were excited about the advanced technology that might be obtained, but some expressed concerns about cooperating with a completely different civilization.

"Do we really want to do this?" asked a senior scientist, "Cooperating with a civilization that is managed by AI, while real intelligent life lives in a virtual world? This sounds... too crazy!"

Li Yang pondered for a moment, then said: "Whether it is crazy or not depends on how we view the world."

"Once upon a time, we thought that the multiverse only existed in science fiction..."

"Now, we not only know that it exists, but we are also traveling through it."

"Faced with threats like [Annihilator], we need an open mind and need to accept every possible ally, no matter how different their forms of existence are."

His words calmed the debate.

Bai Zhi said thoughtfully: "That makes sense, but how do we communicate with those intelligent beings living in the virtual world?"

Li Yang smiled mysteriously:

"That's exactly what we need to explore."

"If nothing unexpected happens, this action will not only be a diplomatic action, but also a cognitive revolution."